Events

Vatican Exhibit: Ancient Mathematics Vatican Exhibit: Ancient Mathematics- Library of Congress. Includes articles and original document images of early Greek contributions to the field. Green Lion Press Green Lion Press- An independent book publisher specializing in source materials history of mathematics and history of science. Includes list of publications available and contact… Symbol, Form and Number in Ancient Egypt Symbol, Form and Number in Ancient Egypt- Includes math examples from the Rhind papyrus and Babylonian tablets. Also, discusses early Egyptian mythology. Mechanical Aids to Computation and the Development of Algorithms Mechanical Aids to Computation and the Development of Algorithms- Article summarizing and illustrating early methods of counting and representing of numbers. Mechanical Calculators Prior to the 19th Century Mechanical Calculators Prior to the 19th Century- Explains the development and motivation for creating calculating machines and algorithms. Mathematics in Latvia throughout the Centuries Mathematics in Latvia throughout the Centuries- Covers the early mathematical development in the country, such as the use of geometrical symbols. Includes discussion of influentia… Earliest Known Uses of Some of the Words of Mathematics Earliest Known Uses of Some of the Words of Mathematics- Shows who coined a wide variety of commonly used terms. Organized by first letter. Earliest Uses of Mathematical Symbols Earliest Uses of Mathematical Symbols- Discusses first known appearances of common expressions, such as operations, variables and trigonometric functions. Mesopotamian Mathematics - 8000 B.C. to 364 A.D. Mesopotamian Mathematics - 8000 B.C. to 364 A.D.- Discusses the development of numbers, addition tables, exercise problems and solutions for quadratic equations in one of oldest k… History of Mathematics. History of Mathematics.- Includes classic texts by Hilbert and Euclid (a Java enhanced version of the Elements) a chronology, and links. Washington Post: The Search for Infinity Washington Post: The Search for Infinity- Discusses the development of the concept of infinity from the early Greeks of the fifth to the second century B.C. Covers the important f… A Brief History of Computing A Brief History of Computing- A complete timeline by Oxford professor, Jonathan Bowen. Discusses origins in ancient Greece, Arabia and England, analytical machines, boolean algebr… Marc the Scope Guy Marc the Scope Guy- Marc shares his hobby with other amateur astronomers providing telescope reviews and viewing tips, a photo gallery, information on accessories and making equip… Clear Sky Tonight Clear Sky Tonight- Blog, forum and articles about astronomy for the rest of us, including an astronomy calculator and iPhone applications. The Venus Transit The Venus Transit- A personal astronomy site with articles about stars and planets. Major part of the site is dedicated to the recent transit of Venus. Astronomy Astronomy- Personal site with articles on comets, asteroids and other topics. Distant Views Distant Views- Joseph Bauer's personal site with his interests in astronomy and telescopes, equipment and calculators. Sky Noir Sky Noir- Bill Dickinson writes about astronomy, light pollution, telescopes, observing, the planets, moon and astrophotography. At the Speed of Light At the Speed of Light- Varun Khetarpal's astronomy and space travel blog. Astro Nut Astro Nut- Observation reports, photos, equipment reviews, and astronomy tips. Ryan Laird's Universe Ryan Laird's Universe- Website of Leicester-based, UK amateur astronomer, graduate of physics with astrophysics and FRAS. W.J.Kolkert W.J.Kolkert- Results from the Kolkert-Observatory, with a description of the 4 inch instrumented refractor. Dragonworks Dragonworks- Personal webpage of astronomy equipment and photographs. Keith's Astro Page Keith's Astro Page- Includes comet and night sky photography with a 35mm SLR camera. Larry Bogan Larry Bogan- A collection of astronomical projects, lectures, and calculations. Orbits, sunspots, occultations, and magnitudes. Other interests include genealogy, soaring and cons… Chodakowski's Freeware Links Chodakowski's Freeware Links- Links to astronomy, weather, and other science related freeware. Business spreadsheet freeware download. Philip C. Steffey, Ph.D. Philip C. Steffey, Ph.D.- Astronomy and related science including articles on scientific, archaic, educational and popular subjects. Ed Bianchina Astronomy Ed Bianchina Astronomy- Details of Ed's equipment and a gallery of his astrophotograhy. Astrodene Astrodene- Information on past, present and future space missions, latest news, astronomy, archaeoastronomy, BOINC and UK astronomy societies. Star Formation, Molecular Clouds and Freestyle Skiing Star Formation, Molecular Clouds and Freestyle Skiing- John Bally's personal page with links and resources on star formation.